Creamy Custard 1145 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D6AF84, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Cloud from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6AF84 · 1145
Creamy Custard
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Creamy Custard Technical Profile
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Creamy Custard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy Custard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCreamy Custard
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCaramel Cloud
Caramel Cloud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Spaghetti Squash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
New Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Caramel Cloud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cheddar Biscuit
PPG
Nearly identical
Antiquarian Brass
Kilz
Very similar
Imperial Gold
Valspar
Very similar
Davanzo Beige
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Custard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Custard
#D6AF84
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Custard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy Custard Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Creamy Custard.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy Custard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Custard have?
Creamy Custard by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Creamy Custard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy Custard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Custard are Caramel Cloud by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Santa Fe Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Spiced Cashews by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy Custard's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Creamy Custard?
Creamy Custard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creamy Custard's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.